Do I need to dry the roots when repotting succulents?

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1. Need to dry roots

2. Root drying method

3. Disinfect in advance

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When repotting succulents, it is necessary to dry the roots. This can prevent some pathogens in the flower soil from infecting the plant from the wound and causing it to become sick. After taking the plant out of the old pot, cut off all the old roots, and then place it in a well-ventilated, semi-shady location without strong light. Wait until the cut is completely dry before repotting it.

1. Need to dry roots

1. Roots need to be dried

When repotting succulents, they need to be rooted. Drying the roots before potting can prevent some germs in the flower soil from infecting the plant from the wound and causing it to become sick. And if the roots are not dried, its wounds may become infected with bacteria. This will cause it to grow poorly and lose its appearance.

2. Root drying method

When repotting, the roots need to be pruned. Cut off any poorly growing roots. This prevents them from wasting the plant's nutrients and slowing down its growth. After pruning, you need to place it in a well-ventilated, semi-shady location without strong light and let it dry for a while. Wait until its cutting edge is completely dry before replanting.

3. Disinfect in advance

For To prevent it from being infected with pathogens after replanting, after pruning the root system, you can also treat the root system with disinfectant and then dry the roots. The specific method is to prepare some disinfectant and dilute it with water. Then put the cut at the root of the plant into it, soak it for 20 minutes, take it out to dry, and repot it.

2. Root drying method

3. Disinfect in advance

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